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Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her novel, Piecing Me Together, received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. Her books include the Ryan Hart series, Some Places More Than Others, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, Watch Us Rise, cowritten with Ellen Hagan, and Love Is a Revolution, as well as acclaimed picture books: Maya's Song, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, written with Nikole Hannah-Jones, A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, and Harlem's Little Blackbird, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Renée splits her time between Portland, Oregon and New York City.https://www.reneewatson.net/https://www.facebook.com/renee.watson.5832https://www.instagram.com/harlemportland/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her novel, Piecing Me Together, received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. Her books include the Ryan Hart series, Some Places More Than Others, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, Watch Us Rise, cowritten with Ellen Hagan, and Love Is a Revolution, as well as acclaimed picture books: Maya's Song, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, written with Nikole Hannah-Jones, A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, and Harlem's Little Blackbird, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Renée splits her time between Portland, Oregon and New York City. https://www.reneewatson.net/ https://www.facebook.com/renee.watson.5832 https://www.instagram.com/harlemportland/

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Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Watch Us Rise, by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan! This is an incredible book that will speak awesome conversations. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/Ellie-Mano/message

In this 2019 interview, author and educator Renée Watson talks about her prize-winning YA title, Piecing Me Together and Watch Us Rise (co-written with poet Ellen Hagan). Both look at the lived experiences of black girls as they grapple with identity right at the intersection of race, class and gender. But Watson is a story-teller not a sociologist and, as in life, her characters can and do respond in unexpected ways. In this podcast, we also discuss what goes into writing for young adults, how her own experiences are reflected in Piecing Me Together, the joy of collaborative work*,* and Watson's own trajectory as a writer, educator and performer. Let us know what you think about *Art Works--*email us at artworkspod@arts.gov.

In this 2019 interview, author and educator Renée Watson talks about her prize-winning YA title, Piecing Me Together and Watch Us Rise (co-written with poet Ellen Hagan). Both look at the lived experiences of black girls as they grapple with identity right at the intersection of race, class and gender. But Watson is a story-teller not a sociologist and, as in life, her characters can and do respond in unexpected ways. In this podcast, we also discuss what goes into writing for young adults, how her own experiences are reflected in Piecing Me Together, the joy of collaborative work*,* and Watson's own trajectory as a writer, educator and performer. Let us know what you think about *Art Works--*email us at artworkspod@arts.gov.

We saw this week's guest in early fall at Carmichael's Bookstore when she read aloud from her latest book, Don't Call Me a Hurricane. Ellen Hagan has roots in Kentucky and is part of Spalding University's low residency MFA faculty but lives and works in New York City. She is a poet, fiction writer, performer, and teacher for several programs including the The DreamYard Project and the International Poetry Exchange Program, programs geared towards young people. She is also the author of many books for teens, including Watch Us Rise, a book she wrote in collaboration with Renee Watson. Don't Call Me a Hurricane is a YA novel written in verse that addresses climate change, romantic, family, and friend relationships, as well as the tension between tourism and ecology. You can find more information about Ellen Hagan on social media @ellenhagan or her website www.ellenhagan.com. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Don't Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagan 2- Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan 3- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 4- Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse 5- Rivers of London/Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch, narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith 6- Naruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera 7- Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. Browne 8- I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg 9- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau; audiobook narrated by Cailtin Kinnunen 10- Reckless, Glorious, Girl by Ellen Hagan

We saw this week's guest in early fall at Carmichael's Bookstore when she read aloud from her latest book, Don't Call Me a Hurricane. Ellen Hagan has roots in Kentucky and is part of Spalding University's low residency MFA faculty but lives and works in New York City. She is a poet, fiction writer, performer, and teacher for several programs including the The DreamYard Project and the International Poetry Exchange Program, programs geared towards young people. She is also the author of many books for teens, including Watch Us Rise, a book she wrote in collaboration with Renee Watson. Don't Call Me a Hurricane is a YA novel written in verse that addresses climate change, romantic, family, and friend relationships, as well as the tension between tourism and ecology. You can find more information about Ellen Hagan on social media @ellenhagan or her website www.ellenhagan.com. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Don't Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagan 2- Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan 3- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 4- Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse 5- Rivers of London/Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch, narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith 6- Naruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera 7- Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. Browne 8- I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg 9- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau; audiobook narrated by Cailtin Kinnunen 10- Reckless, Glorious, Girl by Ellen Hagan

Ellen Hagan is the author of two new releases: a YA novel in verse called Reckless, Glorious, Girl, and a poetry collection called Blooming Fiascoes. Hagan is also the co-author of Watch Us Rise with Renée Watson.A gorgeous, inter-generational story of Southern women and a girl's path blossoming into her sense of self, Reckless, Glorious, Girl explores the important questions we all ask as we race toward growing up. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being in community and dialoguing with other artistsGetting others to use writing to tell their storiesAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookBuy her books, Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesCheck out her work at DreamYard ProjectFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Write an Ode poem. Make a list of all the things you really love. Circle one or two that really stand out to you. Write details that help the reader see what you’re writing about, and write what you want to say to that which you love.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Renée Watson, Author of Love is a RevolutionAracelis Girmay, Author of The Black MariaEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for GirlsEpisode 70: Meg Medina - Author of Merci Suárez Can’t DanceEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsSupport the show (https://fiercewomxnwriting.com/support)

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Blythewood by Carol Goodman; Lost Voices by Sarah Porter; The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd; Brooklyn Brujas by Zoraida Cordova. Warm fuzzy story about family (chosen, biological, adopted, whatever) with winter holiday(s) (not necessarily Christmas, but Christmas ok) as a backdrop and a happy ending. Something wintery and hopeful. (At least something that leaves the reader with some hope.) I like a variety of things. Some writers whose work I’ve enjoyed: Katie Henry, Karen McManus, Tomi Adeyemi, Jenny Han, Nina LaCour, and too many names to list. A few books I’ve read and enjoyed because of this podcast: Agnes at the End of the World, We Are the Perfect Girl, and Orpheus Girl. 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston; The Kid Table by Andrea Seigel; The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody. A feminist book like Rules for Being a Girl. Girls Like Us by Randi Pink; The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann; Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina; Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan. Books for a 13 year-old. She loves the Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare and anything written by Rick Riordan. Recently, I loaned her my copy of With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (one of my favorite YA authors ever) and she loved it. I’d really like to give her books in a genre she loves and one that will expand her reading material. Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert; New Kid/Class Act by Jerry Craft; Inventing Victoria by Tonya Bolden; Akata Witch/Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor. Something that will make me laugh, but also teach me something. The Go-Between by Veronica Chambers; Cherry by Lindsey Rosin; Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan; We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan. I’m looking for at book for my niece (18 years old). She is not an avid reader out side required reading in school. She’s not that into fantasy and Sci fi, she likes contemporary fiction better. 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This interview with Renée Watson was originally broadcast in June 2019 It seems fitting to re-release this chat with author, activist, and teacher Renée Watson in the wake of George Floyd's murder and Black Lives Matter protests across the world. We spoke to Renée while she was touring Australia  for the release of Watch Us Rise (which she co-wrote with Ellen Hagan).  In this chat, we discuss: How young people engage with politics and art The experience of co-writing a novel with a friend (and getting immediate feedback on writing) Poetry and getting young people invested in it as an art form Cancel culture: when to give people grace and when to cut them out The experience of representing diverse characters on book covers Making art as resistance to oppression Books mentioned: Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan What Momma Left Me by Renée Watson The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson One Last Word by Nikki Grimes Hold Your Own by Kate Tempest Follow Renée: http://www.reneewatson.net/ (http://www.reneewatson.net/) Chat to us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan co-wrote "Watch Us Rise." They answer the two biggest questions: how do you collaborate with a friend without destroying the friendship? And what's the best snack for writing inspiration? Kitty Felde is host.

Was there ever a time when you had to stand up and speak your mind, no matter the consequences? Is it harder to do that if you're female? Standing up for girls is at the heart of this week’s book "Watch Us Rise" do, letting the world know what it’s like sometimes, being a girl. Our readers from Brookland Middle School in Washington D.C. interview the wrtiers Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan. Our celebrity reader is actress Pinkie Washington. Kitty Felde is host. Reading tips at our website www.bookclubforkids.org

Ep. 45 - Dedicated to Curtis Bunn Jr. - A #VSU Legend and a Friend to so many! Lets UNCORK with a 'Pinot Noir' - Con-Scious (2018) 13.5%ABV. A Oregon wine, that I am SIPn. I talk about V-Day, and Nike releasing a #BlackHistoryMonth collection titled "Watch Us Rise". Lets WINE DOWN with navigating new relationships that are not ideal - to me. I get more personal than I'd like to, and some would probably say bitter, but ah well. Communication with co-parenting being the key and the child being the biggest priority. Business of the Week: "One Gotta Go" game - follow them on IG @onegottago and shop online at www.onegottago.com Quote of the Week: "The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for" - Maureen Wood

We discuss Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan. Molly spends the middle of the episode embodying the character Chelsea. Molly suggests The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy by Kate Hattemer, Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)by Lev AC Rosen, I Kill The Mockingbird by Paul Acampora, and How I Resist: Activism and Hope for a New Generation by Maureen Johnson Lindsey suggests The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart, Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope Bagieu. Cash Money suggests Can We All Be Feminists?: New Writing from Brit Bennett, Nicole Dennis-Benn, and 15 Others on Intersectionality, Identity, and the Way Forward for Feminism edited by June Eric-Udorie, and the show Chambers on Netflix.

Renee Watson is a New York Times best selling author and has published multiple middle grade and young adult novels. Her poetry and fiction explores the lived experiences of black girls and women, and the intersections of race, class, gender, and body image. We talk about her writing, activism, publishing experience and her latest novel, Watch Us Rise, co-authored with Ellen Hagan. Interview starts at 18:10. Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation. Follow us on Instagram @betterwordspod and please subscribe and leave a rating or review.

with 6th grader Abby Bunting As we close out the first season of #vted Reads, we celebrate another first: our first student guest on the podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by South Burlington sixth-grader Abby Bunting, as we discuss the book Watch Us Rise, by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan. We’ll meet the book’s … Continue reading #vted Reads: Watch Us Rise → The post #vted Reads: Watch Us Rise appeared first on Innovative Education in VT.

Thank you for waiting an extra week for this episode! It took me ages to edit, but I'm very happy with how it's turned out. This week, activist and artist (artivist) Kali and I discussed Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan! We loved this book, and we hope you did too! We speak about growing as activists, styles of activism, and channelling activism into art. Kali also does a brilliant reading of one of the poems, and we basically just spend 45 minutes gushing about how great this book is. Full transcription is available for download at this link. The next book is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. My Instagram and Goodreads The Community Library's Instagram and Goodreads Cover artwork is by Ashley Ronning Ashley's Instagram, website, and printing studio website

Welcome back! This week, I sat down with Bonnie (who also featured in episode 1) and we discussed our favourite female friendships in books. From Matilda and Miss Honey to Anne Shirley and Diana Barry, female friendships in books are so important and wonderful, and we loved recording this episode for you. Let us know your favourite female friendships in books! Join me next week for a discussion on Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan! Visit the corresponding blog post here to access a full transcription of this episode! Books mentioned (in order of their mentioning) Art Matters by Neil Gaiman, illustrations by Chris Riddell Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan Matilda by Roald Dahl Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson Emma by Jane Austen Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark The Women In Black by Madeleine St John Rik and Milly's podcast: Yonks Ago My Instagram and Goodreads The Community Library's Instagram and Goodreads Cover artwork is by Ashley Ronning Ashley's Instagram, website, and printing studio website

Hello and welcome back to The Community Library! In this week's episode, Maija and I sat down and discussed Pulp by Robin Talley. We talked about the 1950s, the power of representation in books, and why Maija is definitely a Luna and I'm totally a Hermione. We also talked about the importance of recognising and appreciating the movements and battles that came before us, while still striving for change and equality. I hope you enjoy! Content warning for the episode: During the discussion, Maija and I addressed the topics of homophobia and transphobia, suicide, death, and also the systematic violence against the queer community. Join me next week for a minisode with Bonnie (remember her from episode 1?) in which we talk about our favourite female friendships in books. The next discussion book is Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan. I hope you read along and join in on the discussion! Now for some links: Support for queer teens Support websites for kids and teens in Australia, USA, Canada, UK Organisations, networks and websites for queer youth: Minus18 (Australia) QLife (Australia) It Gets Better Project (USA) Youth Line (Canada) Allsorts Youth Project (UK) For a full list of links and resources, plus a full transcription of the episode, please visit the corresponding blog post here. My Instagram and Goodreads The Community Library's Instagram and Goodreads Cover artwork is by Ashley Ronning Ashley's Instagram, website, and printing studio website

Author Renée Watson talks about her prize-winning YA title, Piecing Me Together and her most recent book, Watch Us Rise (co-written with Ellen Hagan). Both look at the lived experiences of black girls as they grapple with identity right at the intersection of race, class and gender. But Renée tells stories--she's not preaching...and, as in life, her characters can respond in unexpected ways. In the podcast, we talk about what goes into writing for young adults and Renée's own trajectory as a writer, educator and performer.

Author Renée Watson talks about her prize-winning YA title, Piecing Me Together and her most recent book, Watch Us Rise (co-written with Ellen Hagan). Both look at the lived experiences of black girls as they grapple with identity right at the intersection of race, class and gender. But Renée tells stories--she's not preaching...and, as in life, her characters can respond in unexpected ways. In the podcast, we talk about what goes into writing for young adults and Renée's own trajectory as a writer, educator and performer.

Author Renée Watson talks about her prize-winning YA title, Piecing Me Together and her most recent book, Watch Us Rise (co-written with Ellen Hagan). Both look at the lived experiences of black girls as they grapple with identity right at the intersection of race, class and gender. But Renée tells stories--she's not preaching...and, as in life, her characters can respond in unexpected ways. In the podcast, we talk about what goes into writing for young adults and Renée's own trajectory as a writer, educator and performer.

Renée Watson is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and activist whose latest novel for teens is Watch Us Rise, co-written with Ellen Hagan. A native of Portland, Oregon, Renée writes books for kids and teens that reflect the diversity she often found missing in books when she was a child. She recently won the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbury Honor for Piecing Me Together. Renée is also a community advocate and the founder of the I, Too, Arts Collective, based in the home of Langston Hughes. Renée is joined by fellow author and Lesley University faculty Tracey Baptiste. Read more about Renée at our podcast episode page.

Renée Watson, New York Times bestselling author of PIECING ME TOGETHER a Newberry Honor book and winner of the Coretta Scott King award, THIS SIDE OF HOME, and many others, and co-author of WATCH US RISE, out February 12. Renée is also founder and executive director of the I, Too Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization housed in the home of legendary poet Langston Hughes, committed to nurturing voices from underrepresented communities in the creative arts.   Renée Watson Show Notes Renée Watson’s first First Draft interview I, Too Arts Collective Dreamyard Community Word Project A Place Where Hurricanes Happen by Renee Watson Langston Hughes Kate Messner (author) Kendolyn Walker, program director at I, Too Jennifer Baker, social media director at I, Too and co-host of the Minorities in Publishing podcast Ellice Lee, graphic designer for I, Too and Associate Art Director of Philomel, Penguin Random House Tracey Baptiste SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors Ellen Hagan, poet and co-author of WATCH US RISE Black Enough, an anthology edited by Ibi Zoboi